We are seeking a Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Tech for a direct hire, full time position. This position requires travel. Travel expenses paid. Procedural experience preferred. Will train the right person.
Functions include, but not limited to:
- Assist in procedures, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel
- Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques while preparing instruments and anticipating additional instruments and supplies for procedures
- Participates in the surgical pause prior to beginning procedure
- Measures and passes medications utilized during the surgical procedure
- Monitor and continually assess procedure room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Clean and restock operating room, gather and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card
- Assists in terminal clean and prepares the procedure room for the next patient
- Set up office-based surgery suite with equipment, supplies and other necessary items
- Ensures all surgical suites are fully stocked and prepared for surgery
- Train and coach ophthalmic personnel on sterile technique, surgical procedures and sterile processing until deemed competent
- Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel
- Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or other team members.
- Report all facility visits to supervisor
- Provide ongoing support possibly in person or by telephone to all assigned accounts
- Participates in creating and maintaining educational material, facility inventory, task checklists
- Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments, maintains appropriate logs and instructs surgical personnel in care of instruments and equipment
- Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment and instructs surgical personnel on proper maintenance
- Performs vital signs on patients and teaches others to do so
- Records patients health history
- Follow doctors medications orders in safe manner
- Communicates with team members on patient’s status
- Documents according to policy
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a as a Medical Assistant
· Ability to travel up to 50 - 75%
· Have current BLS certification
· Clinical and administrative knowledge of an ophthalmology practice, preferred
· Experience in implementing new processes. Experience with process improvement from productivity standpoint
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
· Strong time management, technical and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and within a team environment
· Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
Competitive pay with experience.
Benefits offered:
· Health Insurance
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability
· 401(k), up to 6% match of your contribution
· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
About Us: iOR Partners is the undisputed leader in office-based surgery innovation. The integration of clinic and surgery in one location is the way forward to increase surgeons’ flexibility and improve the patient experience while providing the highest level of safety. With unparalleled expertise and leadership in the ophthalmology industry, iOR Partners provides a turnkey solution for office-based surgery suites. As the only company dedicated to ophthalmic office-based surgery, iOR Suites® are in 30 states and growing rapidly nationwide.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever worked remotely?
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
